UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State College of the Liberal Arts students are invited to celebrate and explore the possibilities of a liberal arts degree during Love Liberal Arts Week, taking place Feb. 9–12. Hosted by Liberal Arts Student Services, the weeklong series features workshops, panels and activities designed to help students connect their interests to meaningful academic and career paths.
Through a mix of workshops, panels and interactive activities, Love Liberal Arts Week highlights the many ways a liberal arts education can support students’ academic, personal and professional goals. The events are designed to help students build practical skills, reflect on their interests and explore how their Liberal Arts experience can translate into meaningful opportunities during and after college.
“This week is one of my favorites on the Liberal Arts calendar,” said Clarence Lang, Susan Welch Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts. “This gives the college a special opportunity to promote the value of a liberal arts education, create space for students to explore their interests, and build confidence and a sense of belonging with the College of the Liberal Arts community.”
As part of the celebration, the college is sponsoring a limited-time Penn State Berkey Creamery flavor for the month of February, temporarily renamed "Love Liberal Arts to Death (by Chocolate)." The flavor will be featured at select Love Liberal Arts Week events and will also be available at the Creamery throughout the month, offering students a sweet way to celebrate their Liberal Arts experience.
“I’m excited about the kickoff of this year’s Love Liberal Arts Week,” said Mark Morrisson, associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of the Liberal Arts. “We have fantastic Student Services in the college, and this celebration offers students a great way to explore Liberal Arts resources, develop practical skills and connect interests to academic and professional pathways, all while enjoying the best flavor at the Creamery, 'Love Liberal Arts to Death (by Chocolate)'!”
Explore the full list of Love Liberal Arts Week events below.
Monday, Feb. 9
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Love Liberal Arts Kickoff
All you need is love … and Liberal Arts Student Services! Drop by the Sparks Building lobby to help us kick off our week-long event with activities like button making, a photo booth, and valentines wall while munching on food from the popcorn and candy bar. Spin the prize wheel for the chance to win Liberal Arts merch. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore how Liberal Arts Student Services can support you and learn more about the week ahead.
5–6 p.m. — A Love Match: Connect Your Interests to Careers
Find your perfect career match while enjoying pizza and Love Liberal Arts to Death (by Chocolate) Berkey Creamery ice cream. In this interactive workshop in 101A Old Botany Building, you’ll explore what motivates you, uncover career paths that align with your interests, and see how your liberal arts skills translate into meaningful, real-world careers. To prepare for the event, request and take the assessment by Thursday, Feb. 5. Students will receive their results at the workshop on Monday, Feb. 9.
5:30–7:30 p.m. — Mindfulness Mondays: Love the People Who Help Us Learn
Join the Liberal Arts Chaiken Center for Student Success in 139 Sparks Building for an afternoon of creating Valentine’s Day cards or notes of appreciation for someone who has supported your studies, such as a professor, academic adviser, teaching assistant or someone within your department.